[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 16, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     KOREA--BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE

 Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I would like to share with my 
colleagues and all Americans a poem, ``Korea--Both Sides of the Line,'' 
written by Mr. Ernst E. Banfield, a former sergeant in the United 
States Marine Corps who served in the Korean conflict. I believe Mr. 
Banfield's poem poignantly depicts our Nation's commitment to this 
conflict, and ask that it be printed in the Record.
  The poem follows:

                     Korea--Both Sides of the Line

     It's over now or so some may say.
       Will silence prevail while some turn to prayer?
     Some will cheer, others a disbelief will share.
       Is it true no bugles will sound this day?

     We had our differences, Army . . . Navy . . . Marines
       But we stood or fell together blood red,
     All feeling anger, pain and warm tears when our brothers 
           bled,
       Knowing for them this day there would be no future dreams.

     We made the landing and headed north,
       Most with our inner thoughts and a touch of fear.
     Some will swagger while their hearts ache for loved ones 
           dear,
       But now's the time to put it aside and prove our worth.

     We were all of one purpose that brief space in time,
       And I'll always remember my brothers and sisters.
     Yes, you heard right when I said, ``Sisters'',
       For the women were there too, doing their share to hold the 
           line.

     It's long past time to mourn our fallen comrades I say,
       But praise is overdue for the sacrifice they made.
     Forgive me, my friends, for the long delay, and may a wreath 
           in honor of you be laid,
       And finally a lasting tribute is dedicated to all this day.

     For freedoms sake, let this valiant band
       Remember how we prevailed, . . . Both sides of the 
           line.
           

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